The man was arrested in Mount Austin. Photo: NSW Police.
CONTENT WARNING: This story refers to alleged sexual abuse.
Riverina Police has released details this week of its arrest of a man who had been charged with multiple sex offences against children.
At about 6:10 pm on Thursday 19 March 2026, detectives attached to State Crime Command’s Child Abuse Squad arrested the 35-year-old suspect in Mount Austin.
He was taken to Wagga Wagga Police Station where he was charged with two counts of having sexual intercourse with a child above the age 10 and below the age of 14 years and intentionally sexually touching a child aged above the age of 10 and below the age of 16.
He was refused bail and appeared at Bail Division Local Court 7 the next day (Friday 20 March 2025).
The man is the 129th person arrested by the Child Abuse Squad so far in 2026.
If this story has raised any concerns for you, 1800RESPECT, the national 24-hour sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line, can be contacted on 1800 737 732. Help and support are also available from Lifeline on 13 11 14. In an emergency, call triple zero.
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